Georgia business leaders outline their priorities for upcoming legislative session

Around 1,500 of Georgia’s business leaders and lawmakers attended the Georgia Chamber Congressional luncheon at the Classic Center in Athens, Georgia.
The 2024 Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon brought around 1500 of Georgia’s top business leaders and lawmakers to the Classic Center in Athens, Georgia, on Wednesday August 7, 2024. (Marlon Hyde/WABE).

Georgia business leaders say strengthening the state’s rural economy, extending expiring business tax breaks and investing in defense should be major priorities for its economic success in the future.

About 1,500 of Georgia’s top business leaders and lawmakers filled the Classic Center in Athens, Georgia, steps away from the University of Georgia for the 2024 Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon on Wednesday.

President and CEO Chris Clark said lawmakers should prioritize extending the state’s small business tax credits.